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Vancraft Vancraft Campervan Recall 24V849: Rear seat belts may fail in a crash

NHTSA campaign 24V849, reported November 8, 2024, 38 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some campervans from model years 2002 through 2006 were built with incorrect seat belt anchor hardware on the rear bench seats. The hardware does not meet the federal seat belt assembly standard, and it may fail, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.

If you own one of these vehicles, a dealer will replace the seat belt anchor hardware at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. You can also contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333 for help with the recall.

Whether or not you received a letter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V849VANCRAFT LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Problem
Vancraft LLC (Vancraft) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Campervan vehicles. Incorrect seat belt anchor hardware was used on the rear bench seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
The incorrect hardware may fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Vancraft Vancraft Campervan20022003200420052006